SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE OPIOID DRUG CONVERSION …

SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE OPIOID DRUG CONVERSION CHART NOTE: When using this chart, calculate the total daily dose of morphine. Once conversion is calculated, ensure opioid dose is prescribed in divided doses as appropriate.

Rhinitis Guidelines - Home | Hull and East Yorkshire ...

Prescribing Guideline for Rhinitis Date approved HERPC: July 2017 Review: July 2020 Page 1 of 5 Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee Rhinitis Guidelines

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Guidelines on Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism on ...

o Details of mechanical and/or pharmacological treatment provided o Baseline blood tests required for pharmacological treatments o Details of follow up required by GP or secondary care Supply up to 30 days of VTE prophylaxis and sharps bin if subcutaneous injection (up to 42 days post-partum and fracture clinic patients) OR

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Guidelines for the Investigation and Management of …

Investigation and management of B12 deficiency can be divided into two based on indications for assessment. 1. Strong suspicion with objective indications for testing ... Check anti-intrinsic factor antibodies anti-intrinsic factor antibodies +ve Lifelong treatment as pernicious anaemia No need for further testing anti-intrinsic factor

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Prescribing Guideline for Management of Orthostatic ...

Prescribing Guideline for Management of Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension 1. BACKGROUND Definition Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a fall in blood pressure (BP) of at least 20 mm Hg systolic and 10 mm Hg diastolic within three minutes in …

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Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee

Guidelines for the Prescribing of: The Initiation, Management and Discontinuation of Pregabalin and Gabapentin prescribing for neuropathic pain in Primary Care 1. BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain (NeP) is defined as a pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or ... Acknowledgements - Derbyshire medicines management and West Essex CCG.

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Management of Constipation in Adults

Docusate sodium (alternative or additional stimulant with softener) up to 500mg daily in divided doses Sodium picosulfate (alternative stimulant) initially 5 – 10mg at night, increased to 15mg-30mg at night (split to BD dose in frail elderly patients) 3rd line : …

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Wound Management Formulary - Hull University Teaching ...

Clinicians must order wound care products that are on the CHCP Wound Management Formulary from NWOS using the online Formeo system. For wound care products that are marked on the Formulary requiring ‘Clinical Reasoning’ it is the responsibility of the prescribing nurse to complete this form and record in the patient’s electronic record.

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Guidelines for the Medical Management of High Output Stoma

Octreotide may produce a reduction in stoma or fistula output, however the evidence to support its use is poor. The injections are painful to administer, there is a risk of developing gallstones and both hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia may occur. Octreotide can …

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MEDICINES MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Thyroid function FBC LFTs Albumin Electrolytes Stabilise physical parameters ... and patients with a history of hormone-dependent breast cancer. Monitoring for the Effects of Raised Prolactin ... especially if using atypical associated with high levels of sedation.

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Nutrition for Mental Health - Foundation for Female Health ...

Nutrition plays a key role in promoting mental health. A diet that provides all essential nutrients will prevent any deficiencies, which may contribute to mental health conditions. ... person, and is another topic of its own. An example of how genes can affect nutrition and mental health is the connection between the MTHFR gene and depression ...

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Assessing Nutrition in Patients With ... - Today's Dietitian

Jul 02, 2012 · abnormalities. The HIV infection can affect the cells in the kidney and also can attack the nephrons within the kidneys that help filter the by-products.6 How Subjective Global Assessments Determine a Patient’s Nutrition Status Malnutrition is a common problem in most late-stage CKD patients because of the metabolic

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Safe Ramadan practices in the context of the COVID-19

Healthy diet and nutrition . Proper nutrition and hydration are vital during the month of Ramadan. People should eat a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day and drink plenty of water. Tobacco use . Tobacco use is ill-advised under any circumstances, especially during Ramadan and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nutrition Diagnosis Etiology Matrix

Access Etiologies Cause or contributing risk factors that affect intake and the availability of safe, healthful food, water, and food/nutrition-related supplies. A more specific root cause of Access Etiologies may not be known but may eventually reveal Beliefs-Attitudes, Cultural, Knowledge, Physical Function, Psychological, Social-

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WAIVER & RELEASE FORM

at your own risk. Any recommendation for changes in diet including the use of food supplements, weight reduction and/or body building enhancement products are entirely your responsibility and you should consult a physician prior to undergoing any dietary or …

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Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Queensland Health

1. Trial the diet and lifestyle tips mentioned above. 2. Keep a food and symptom diary to highlight any particular foods that are causing your symptoms to worsen. 3. If you are still experiencing symptoms after trying the strategies mentioned above, it may be recommended that you trial a low FODMAP diet. It is important to go

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Lunch Time at School How Much Time is Enough?

School nutrition programs focus heavily on the quality of foods provided. Yet, there is limited focus on the amount of nutrients students eat and whether students have enough time to eat. In 2004, Seattle Public Schools adopted a policy that requires lunch periods to be at least 20 minutes long (1). Adherence to this policy is however not clear ...

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